The OAC is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by the disease of obesity.

About the OAC

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a more than 58,000 member-strong 501(c)(3) National non-profit organization dedicated to giving a voice to the individual affected by the disease of obesity and helping individuals along their journey toward better health through education, advocacy and support. Our core focuses are to raise awareness and improve access to the prevention and treatment of obesity, provide evidence-based education on obesity and its treatments, fight to eliminate weight bias and discrimination, elevate the conversation of weight and its impact on health and offer a community of support for the individual affected.

Today, more than 93 million Americans are affected by the disease of obesity. If you are affected by obesity or care for individuals affected, we ask that you join the OAC today and help us strengthen our voice. Together we DO make a difference.

Welcome!

The OAC is a more than 58,000 member-strong non-profit organization dedicated to giving a voice to the individual affected by the disease of obesity and helping individuals along their journey toward better health through education, advocacy and support. Our core focuses are to raise awareness and improve access to the prevention and treatment of obesity, provide evidence-based education on obesity and its treatments, fight to eliminate weight bias and discrimination, elevate the conversation of weight and its impact on health and offer a community of support for the individual affected..

OAC Mission
The mission of the OAC is to elevate and empower those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support.

Join Us
If you are affected by excess weight, obesity or care for individuals affected, we ask that you join the OAC today and help us strengthen our voice. Together we DO make a difference. To learn more about OAC membership, CLICK HERE.

Learn More about the OAC
To learn more about the OAC, such as our history, position statements and more, CLICK HERE.